When is Architecture Day?

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In 1996, at the International Union of Architects Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, the organization established that World Architecture Day should coincide with UN-Habitat's World Habitat Day. Therefore, World Architecture Day is celebrated on the first Monday of every October, to celebrate the architect's commitment to our societies, our ecosystems, and our cities.

Nevertheless, some countries around the world kept their national celebrations, highlighting their local milestones. Did you know Brazil celebrates Architecture Day in December paying homage to Oscar Niemeyer's birthday?

In chronological order, these countries celebrate Architecture Day on the following dates:

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Cite: Valencia, Nicolás. "When is Architecture Day?" [¿Cuándo se celebra el día del Arquitecto?] 30 Sep 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/904867/when-is-architecture-day> ISSN 0719-8884

On 1937 the architects from the University of Chile featured a hat to recognize as architects. Image © Revista CA

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